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Alex Swoyer

aswoyer@washingtontimes.com

Alex Swoyer serves as The Washington Times' editor-at-large, covering law and politics in Washington. Alex leads "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer" and her column, "Seen, Heard & Whispered," where she interviews officials and discusses the latest political noise echoing through the nation's capital.
She also hosts a podcast, "Court Watch," showcasing high-stakes legal battles. She has covered presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court for more than a decade.
Originally from Texas, Alex left the Lone Star State to attend the Missouri School of Journalism where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in broadcast.
After graduating from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, she decided to leave the courtroom and return to the newsroom with The Washington Times.
She can be reached by email at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.

Seen, Heard & Whispered

Written by Alex Swoyer, "Seen, Heard & Whispered” is a weekly column taking you inside the conversations happening in Washington’s power corridors, the moves being made and the whispers that explain what’s really going on in the nation’s capital. Email tips to whispered@washingtontimes.com

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The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer dives into political and legal news with lawmakers, administration officials and politicos inside Washington.

Court Watch Podcast

The 'Court Watch' podcast breaks down the Supreme Court's major cases and top news stories about the justices, federal courts and perplexing legal battles with key insight from court watchers from both sides of the aisle.

Articles by Alex Swoyer

The quick confirmation for the nominees is a victory for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Fifty-nine federal judges were installed. (Associated Press)

GOP rapidly pushing judicial picks through Senate

Republicans are pushing nominees through the Senate at the fastest pace since President Trump took office, using newfound flexibility they gained after triggering the nuclear option in April to limit Democrats' ability to obstruct.

August 1, 2019
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan speaks at a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kevin McAleenan calls Supreme Court border wall ruling ‘big victory’

Kevin McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary, said Sunday the president got a "big victory" with the Supreme Court ruling last week the administration could go ahead with border wall construction while the legal fight over funding for the barrier moves through lower courts.

July 28, 2019
In this July 11, 2018, file photo, Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and director of the Office of Management, listens during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington. White House Chief of Staff Mulvaney said in an interview with "Fox News Sunday" Democrats will "never" see President Donald Trump's tax returns. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

Mick Mulvaney: Donald Trump’s Elijah Cummings criticism not about race

Mick Mulvaney, the president's acting chief of staff, said Sunday the attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings were launched after the Maryland Democrat misrepresented what's happening on the border, defending President Trump's tweets against Congressional Democrats and their districts.

July 28, 2019